Old Blue Jeans
Grays family#515B61
Need details on Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans? This medium-dark, subdued gray hand-dyed shade is hex #515B61, RGB 81, 91, 97. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Classic Colorworks shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Old Blue Jeans
Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.
Because Classic Colorworks Milady's Teal is so near (ΔE 1.61), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans
Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Old Blue Jeans, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Classic ColorworksOld Blue Jeans in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans
Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the grays family. With a deep and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in elephant motifs and cobblestone paths. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring industrial designs and wolf patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans look like?
Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #515B61 and RGB 81, 91, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring shading and outlines.
Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans?
The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans is DMC 317 (Pewter Grey) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark, 71%) and DMC 414 (Steel Grey dark, 61%).
What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Old Blue Jeans?
The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Old Blue Jeans are Milady's Teal (ΔE 1.61), Chesapeake Bay (ΔE 2.21), and Zach Black (ΔE 5.24). These are useful substitutes when Old Blue Jeans is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans?
Reach for Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans when your project calls for shading, outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Old Blue Jeans.
Does Classic Colorworks Old Blue Jeans vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, Old Blue Jeans shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.